McComb in Pike County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
J.A. Jones Consolidated School
Org. 1906 on land donated by Jones for the consolidation of Bacot, Curtis and Felder Schools. Bethany School added in 1921 when Jones School was moved to this site. Served the Friendship Comm. until 1975.
Erected 1991 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 31° 16.067′ N, 90° 22.543′ W. Marker is in McComb, Mississippi, in Pike County. Marker is on Friendship Circle, 0.2 miles north of State Highway 44, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McComb MS 39648, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Col. Preston Brent (approx. 4.3 miles away); Summit Street (approx. 4.7 miles away); Bo Diddley (approx. 4.7 miles away); a different marker also named Bo Diddley (approx. 4.7 miles away); Steam Locomotive #2542 (approx. 4.8 miles away); Aluminum Refrigerator Car #51000 (approx. 4.8 miles away); 1883 "Club Car Dixie" Office Car (approx. 4.8 miles away); Railway Post Office Car (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McComb.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.